Car Tech
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BMW and Mercedes-Benz parent company Daimler target 2024 launch for jointly developed Level 4 self-driving system.
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Singapore is where self-driving cars learn to tackle monsoonsSimulated monsoons at the CETRAN test facility in Singapore are helping self-driving cars learn how to deal with heavy rain.
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Apple self-driving car system may include remote driver for medical emergenciesA new patent from Apple would let a remote driver operate a car in case the driver experiences a medical emergency.
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BMW tests 720-plus-horsepower EV system in 5-SeriesThe electric 5-Series test mule will hit 60 mph in well under 3.0 seconds.
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Lexus makes active safety tech standard on every model for 2020Lexus has made active safety features standard across its 2020 lineup.
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VW guarantees EV battery capacity for 8 years/100,000 milesOwners of VW's ID electric cars won't have to worry about their car's battery becoming a brick.
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The Honda E will pack a 35.5-kilowatt-hour battery good for 125 miles of range.
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Volvo and Uber's latest self-driving car prototype has backups for steering, brakingVolvo on Wednesday unveiled an XC90 prototype fitted with all of the hardware necessary for full self-driving capability. The SUV has been designed to operate on self-driving software being developed by Uber. The two companies have worked closely on self-driving cars since 2016, when Uber agreed to...
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Melbourne picked as first city outside US for Uber Air flying taxi serviceUber hopes to have its flying taxi service in operation by 2023.
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BMW and Mini technicians to get smart glasses to expedite troubleshootingBMW and Mini dealers will use new smart glasses that will allow technicians to consult with engineers to help diagnose and fix problems.
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FCA, Aurora make moves to realize self-driving commercial vehiclesFCA will look to integrate the Aurora Driver self-driving system into its commercial vehicles.
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Toyota accelerates target for EV with solid-state battery to 2020Toyota will launch 10 battery-electric cars within the first half of the next decade.
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Mercedes-AMG's new 2.0-liter turbo-4 makes up to 416 horsepower in top models, making it the most power-dense 4-cylinder on the market.
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Tesla CEO Elon Musk hints third-party apps may come when company builds enough carsAs more Teslas hit the road, company CEO Elon Musk said third-party developers may create apps for the cars' infotainment system.
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Apple files more car-related patents for door assemblies, battery floorApple's still patenting designs for an electric car.
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Cadillac Super Cruise hands-free driving to expand to 200,000 miles of highwayCadillac Super Cruise availability is set to expand to over 200,000 miles of highway by the end of 2019 via software updates.
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Airless tires made by Michelin coming to GM vehiclesGM is testing airless tires with a view to introducing the technology as early as 2024.
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Use augmented reality to design your dream PorscheThe app lets users design their cars and virtually place them anywhere.
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Changes to Apple CarPlay with the release of iOS 13 this fall will include a simplified dashboard view with more information, additional information within the music and calendar apps, and expanded Siri functionality.
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BMW pushes first over-the-air software updateBMW joined the likes of Tesla by pushing its first over-the-air software update to select 3-Series, 8-Series and X5 models. The OTA adds the BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant that can respond to driver requests.
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Jaguar-Land Rover thinks a temperature-controlled steering wheel could cut distractionsJaguar-Land Rover says research shows that rapidly heating or cooling one side of its "sensory steering wheel" can alert drivers to navigation routes and help prevent distracted driving.
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VW Golf GTI Aurora concept has hologram-controlled stereoVolkswagen is thinking of the future with a hologram-controlled 3,000-watt stereo system in its Golf GTI Aurora concept car.
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Tech-laden curved display coming to BMW iNext SUVThe BMW iNext is coming in 2021 as the brand's technology flagship and one piece of tech will be a large Curved Display on the dashboard.
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Step inside the Airbus autonomous droneAdd Airbus as one of dozens of companies working to bring autonomous flying taxis to life. The company has been working on its prototype Vahana autonomous drone for awhile now, but on Monday the firm revealed the first pictures of the vehicle's cockpit. What's neat is this is actually the second...
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